After two months of using parking lots of the former Rich East High School a storage area some of the materials are finally being removed.
Life and Living
Library Offers Several Self-Help Programs in January … And a Little Bit of Fun
The Park Forest Public Library is starting 2023 with programs in January to help patrons with their physical, mental, and financial health.
Rep. Robin Kelly Votes to Pass the ‘Respect For Marriage Act’
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Rep. Robin L. Kelly (IL-02) voted to pass the ‘Respect for Marriage Act,’ codifying the rights of same-sex couples to marry into federal law. The legislation now goes to President Biden’s desk for signature. After a series of decisions by the Supreme Court to roll back fundamental rights,[Read More…]
Assistance from Attorney General’s Office Sought to Resolve Rich East Storage Questions
Has the property of Rich East High School, the former flagship school of District 227, been relegated to a storage lot?
RTHS Mighty Marching Machine Scores Wins in Recent Competitions
Rich Township, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Rich Township High School District 227 Marching Band, known as the Mighty Marching Machine, under the direction of Phil Crews had recent wins at the Chicago Classic Battle of Bands and the 2022 Oblong Spooktacular Band Festival. On October 1, 2022, the marching band performed at[Read More…]
More Material Arrives at Former Rich East Site; FOIA Response Pending
As reported by eNews Park Forest last week, the former Rich East High School parking lot is apparently being used as a storage lot.
Park Forest to Offer Composting Option to Residents
Park Forest may soon join its north suburban peers in having a composting option for food scraps, coffee grounds, and other items.
Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame Announces2022 Inductees
The Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame inductees for 2022 were selected from a slate of candidates submitted by Chicago’s LGBT community.
Lawmakers Answer Supreme Court Threat to LGBTQ+ Equality With Respect for Marriage Act
Members of Congress alarmed by the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent reversal on abortion rights and threats to other basic freedoms on Monday introduced legislation intended to ensure protections for LGBTQ+ and interracial marriages.
Park Forest Library Announces August Events: Tech for Seniors, Community Read, Medicare Fraud
The Park Forest Public Library offers two unique programs for seniors on technology and Medicare fraud prevention in August, and two books by acclaimed authors.
